Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Apprentice Level 4 (ATAP 4011)

This course provides Automotive Service Technician Level 4 Apprentices with the skills and knowledge required for the Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Level 4 certification as set by SkilledTradesBC.

Learners will apply mentoring techniques, describe and repair Diesel engine support systems, as well as intake, exhaust and emission related diesel components. The learner will also identify, service, and describe automatic transmission and transaxle all-wheel drive systems, as well as four wheel drive components. The learner will service and repair instrumentation, entertainment and display systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; and body restraint components. The learner will describe and repair hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
Course code: ATAP 4011
Credits: 9.0
Length: 210.0 hours
Campus: Varies Varies
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ATAP&number=4011

Prerequisites

ATAP 3011 Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Apprentice Level 3.

Schedule 1†

ATAP 4011 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Register
40018January 13, 2025
to April 25, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
40021February 24, 2025
to April 11, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A
60008June 2, 2025
to July 18, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		WaitlistWaitlist
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70015September 8, 2025
to February 13, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70017October 27, 2025
to December 12, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		WaitlistWaitlist
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40043January 12, 2026
to May 22, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40045February 23, 2026
to April 10, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
60019May 25, 2026
to July 10, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70035September 14, 2026
to February 12, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70031October 26, 2026
to December 11, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40068January 11, 2027
to May 21, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40064February 22, 2027
to April 9, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
60024May 24, 2027
to July 9, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A
70045September 6, 2027
to February 25, 2028		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40080January 10, 2028
to June 2, 2028		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40082February 22, 2028
to April 7, 2028		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/

Schedule 2†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Register
70047November 1, 2027
to December 17, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70047October 23, 2028
to December 8, 2028		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A

Additional Information

  • Mentoring techniques
    Diesel fuel delivery and injection systems
    Diesel intake and exhaust systems
    Diesel emission control systems
    Automatic transmissions and transaxles
    All-wheel drive systems
    Instrumentation, entertainment systems and displays
    Heating , ventilation and air conditioning systems
    Air flow control and heating systems
    Refrigerant systems
    Restraint systems
    Hybrid and electric vehicle systems

  • The first portion of the E-pprentice program is taken online, followed by two weeks of full-time practical evaluation on campus.
  • Students must have access to an Internet-equipped computer and the ability to operate Zoom using a webcam and headset mic.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.